Troubleshooting - Husqvarna Viking Emerald 122 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Condition Cause
The needle 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
thread breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
3. The needle is bent.
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not placed under
6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.
The bobbin 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the
thread breaks.
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin case.
3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.
The needle 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
breaks. 2. The needle clamp screw is loose.
3. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.
5. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the fabric being
Skipped 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
stitches 2. A poor quality needle is used.
3. The needle thread tension is too tight.
Seam 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
puckering 2. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.
The cloth is 1. The feed teeth are packed with lint.
not fed 2. The stitchlength is too short.
smoothly. 3. The feed teeth are not raised after "drop feed" sewing.
Loops on the 1. The needle thread tension is too loose.
seams
The machine 1. The machine is not plugged in.
does not 2. Thread has been caught in the hook.
work. 3. The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position.
Noisy 1. Thread has been caught in the hook assembly area.
operation 2. Lint has built up in the hook assembly area or bobbin case.
Buttonhole 1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
is not sewn 2. Interfacing is not used when sewing on the stretch
neatly.
Layer slippage 1. Foot pressure is not adjusted properly.
Buttonhole 1. Pull down buttonhole lever.
won't sew 2. Be sure the buttonhole lever is in the back position.
Buttonhole 1. Button must be tight in foot.
has gaps 2. There is space in foot. Check gap.
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the presser foot at start of sewing.
bobbin case.
sewn.
fabrics.
Reference
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Change the bobbin.
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Change the needle.
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Make stitch shorter.
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Make stitch longer.
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Use interfacing.
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